VW independent staff United Way of Logan County has launched the Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund to help meet the immediate and long-term needs of Logan County families impacted by the March 14 storm. Visit www.uwlogan.org to make your gift. 100 percent of every donation will go to the Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund goes […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 12:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information COLUMBUS — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor the dangerous severe weather system that impacted western Ohio on Thursday. The hardest hit areas appear to be Lakeview and Russells Point in Logan County. The Celina and Wapakoneta areas were also impacted by the potent storm system. The Ohio EMA, […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 12:04 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Derek A. Hill, 25, of Van Wert passed away surrounded by his loving mother on Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2024, at Promedica Hospital of Toledo. He was born on April 29, 1998, in Lima, the son of David A. Hill, Jr. and Angela Marie (Putt) Hill both of Van Wert. Other family survivors include his […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 10:23 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Shirley G. Jarvis, 75, of Van Wert, peacefully passed away early Thursday morning March 14, 2024, at Vancrest Nursing Home. A beloved member of the community, she was born on August 14, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to Everett and Virginia (Morrison) Conrad. She married Daniel A. Jarvis on June 20, 1970. They had two wonderful […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 10:17 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Thursday March 14, 2024 12:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call. 12:59 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pain. 6:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
The Crestview bench cheers on the Knights during Thursday’s Division IV state semifinal game in Dayton. The Knights had the No. 1 Redskins back on their heels after three quarters but Fort Loramie was able to fight back for a 50-41 win. A full game story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff Early in-person for next Tuesday’s primary election will continue through the weekend. Registered voters may cast ballots at the Van Wert County Board of Elections Office, 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow and from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. The […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 3:42 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff/submitted information Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day and everyone is responsible for having a plan to get home safely after celebrating with family and friends. AAA urges those who take part in the revelry to have a plan before getting behind the wheel. Beer and booze don’t mix when it comes […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 3:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office received a call of early Thursday afternoon storm damage on South St. in Wren. The caller said sheet metal had come off the Wren Stockyard roof and was tangled up in power lines. Other damage was evident as well. Deputies and Van Wert County EMA responded to the area. […]
POSTED: 03/15/24 at 3:40 am. FILED UNDER: News
Kenneth K. McClain, 80, passed peacefully in the company of his family on the evening of Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center after battling a short illness. Kenneth was born on October 6, 1943 in Van Wert, Ohio to Kenneth C. (Midge) and Margaret K. (Peg) McClain (Hammons), who both preceded him […]
POSTED: 03/14/24 at 7:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries